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Thom Dick
Thom Dick
has been involved in EMS for 43 years, 23 of them as a full-time EMT and paramedic in San Diego County. He's currently the quality care coordinator for Platte Valley Ambulance, a hospital-based 9-1-1 system in Brighton, Colo. Contact him at boxcar_414@comcast.net
content by Thom Dick
Goodbye, Hartson 1 Respected EMSer dies at 86, leaving legacy of sensible ideas
This column describes„all the sensible ideas that resulted from Bob Hartson's life.
Lyin' Eyes: Do we underestimate this finding?
Lying is unnatural, and if you know what to look for, people's eyes will usually tell you when they're doing it. So what do you look for?
Probie in the Doorway: A welcome for the next Jim Page
Thom Dick introduces his friend, Peter Canning, a million-selling,New York Times-class author and full-time medic from Hartford, Conn.
Guests: Disney Does it Better
EMS providers can learn a thing or two from the Magic Kingdom about hospitality.
Lawnmowers: A resuscitation standard anybody can use
Matthew Cupp received a surprise award in March for initiating CPR on a popular 52-year-old coworker.
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Worker Rescued From Maryland Parking Garage Collapse
Victim was buried for four hours under a 55,000-pound slab.
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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